Reproducing the clothing and refreshments, reconstructing specific dances, and applying nineteenth century etiquette rules to twenty-first century situations. It's all part of bringing history from the printed page into three dimensions.

About Me

I am a dance historian, costume historian, and culinary historian who is always looking for ways to bring historical knowledge to life. I have been director of The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers since 2007. I teach nineteenth and early twentieth century dance, lecture on dance history, movement, historical clothing, etc., and perform with the dance company.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

A Bal Masque in Worcester, MA 1896

Ball ticket from the American Antiquarian Society

Don't you feel the need for a little Frohsinn? It means cheerfulness, glee, mirth, or gaiety. This costume ball was held in the late winter of 1896, in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was sponsored the Frohsinn Gesang Verein chorus, which had been founded in 1858. Grab your mask and tambourine, or put on your gaucho outfit with the spurs and silly pink hat and have a great time.